What formulation of zinc has been found somewhat effective in treating the symptoms of the common cold?

a. Zinc chelator
b. Zinc gluconate
c. Zinc plus ferrous iron
d. Zinc plus copper salt
e. Zinc plus vitamin C


ANS: B

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